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  1. RetroGrouch

    Noob maintenance Q

    Yes, if there is an aftermarket equivalent for your OEM filter it's perfectly fine. Town Moto should have them, the owners ride Triumphs.
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    Walking a motorcycle on a sidewalk

    It is legal to push your motorbike on the sidewalk.
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    What would you do if this happened to you while you were riding?

    So true. If I say "A dickhead white man in a BMW purposely cut me off", would that be socially acceptable? Because it's happened believe it or not.
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    Motorcycle Spring Show - March 21 to 22nd

    Best part of the show was meeting a bloke named Ed March from Devon, England. He and his GF are riding from Alaska to Argentina on Honda C70s. They've redefined lo-tech bike touring, the anti-BMW tourers. Great inspiration.
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    Insuring vintage non-plated bike for theft

    Insurance premiums would equal value of bike, why bother?
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    BMW and Honda Restoration

    You can make your money back and more by flipping the Honda. The ownership alone is worth several hundred bucks. Reasonably priced ones don't last long on Kijiji while bodgy, overpriced "customs" languish for weeks.
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    Harley-Davidson lays off another 169 workers despite big sales growth

    Parts made in China, bikes assembled in India. It will happen. If my Honda burns rice, your Harley will burn curry. Even the new Triumph Bonneville models are all built in Malaysia.
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    Funniest/Stupid Comment You Received While Riding

    Do you put on snow tires to ride in the winter?
  9. RetroGrouch

    2002 Yamaha FZ1 - 195,000 kilometers - worth keeping on the road?

    You can easily get another couple of seasons, even more. Getting your valves checked doesn't necessarily mean they need adjustment, the clearances could still be within spec.
  10. RetroGrouch

    Plastic Model Motorcycle

    Best hobby shop in Toronto is on Danforth east of Coxell: http://www.wheelswingshobbies.com/index.php/home/new-arrivals/391-new-arrivals-december-24-2014 Prices are average, the Tamiya kits will always have a premium price. This place isn't bad: http://www.hornethobbies.com/
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    What is your fav carb'd bike?(anti-nanny assisted bike lovers thread)

    1998 Blackbird, the fuelie came out the following year. Want to buy another one eventually but only the 97-98 carbed version.
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    Motorcycle Spring Show - March 21 to 22nd

    Maybe. Just got this email: This year's show will feature a new Motorcycle Pickers Market area for vendors with used and hard-to-find parts for American, British, European and Japanese motorcycles, as well as used motorcycles, memorabilia and collectibles. Peter Derry, Show Manager of the...
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    you gotta be kidding me

    Crowdfunding - the new panhandling.
  14. RetroGrouch

    What do you think about this bike/scenario as a beginner?

    Any seller/buyer who can't facilitate the transaction in person is a scammer, don't even question it.
  15. RetroGrouch

    Walking Dead (Spoliers)

    I'm sure they were digitally removed.
  16. RetroGrouch

    project bike

    Hell no.
  17. RetroGrouch

    project bike

    If it's one of these, yes. If it's one of these, no.
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    Walking Dead (Spoliers)

    I wonder if Rick and his posse are going to mess up another functioning society before season's end?
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